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US LNG sector rebuffs Trump’s attempts to levy tariffs on Chinese-built vessels
The US LNG sector is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s attempt to force the industry to utilise US transport vessels through levying tariffs on Chinese-built ships using US ports.
Severe winter weather drives up Turkey’s natural gas imports by 17% y/y in February
Severe winter weather sent Turkey’s natural gas imports up by 16.6% y/y in February to 6.43bn cubic metres, according to data from state-owned pipeline operator BOTAS.
North Macedonia and Greece deepen energy cooperation with new memorandum
Natural gas transmission companies of North Macedonia and Greece, NOMAGAS and DESFA, signed a memorandum of understanding on April 29, aiming to strengthen regional energy connectivity and improve the security of gas supply.
EU imports of Russian LNG slump 35% in April
The EU’s imports of Russian LNG fell by 35% year on year during the period from April 1-23, dropping from 1.7bn cubic metres to 1.14 bcm.
China re-exports record volume of LNG in April
China re-exported more than 280,000 tonnes of LNG in April, marking the highest monthly total on record.
Shell exits Colombian offshore gas projects, marking departure of last major global oil company
Shell, the Anglo-Dutch energy giant, has announced its withdrawal from offshore gas exploration and production in Colombia, ending a five-year partnership with state-owned Ecopetrol.
Colombia seeks gas diversification with Qatar amid energy transition
Colombia is intensifying talks with Qatar to diversify its natural gas supplies as part of a broader energy strategy as Bogotá seeks to reduce its dependency on traditional suppliers and accelerate its transition towards renewables.
Australia’s Santos wins final approval for Barossa field from federal government
Development of the offshore Barossa gas field has won final approval from the Australian federal government, putting the AUD5.6bn project on track to start production by the end of this year.
Despite Trump’s Tariffs Woodside takes positive FID on Louisiana LNG
Australia’s Woodside Energy is considering the implications of US tariffs on its Louisiana LNG project after taking a positive final investment decision.
Argentina’s YPF dismisses building onshore LNG plant
State-owned YPF has poured cold water on the idea of constructing an onshore LNG facility near Argentina’s giant Vaca Muerta shale formation.
GAIL and Concor partner to promote LNG as alternative fuel for logistics sector in India
GAIL (India) Ltd. and Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) have penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel for the logistics sector, GAIL said in a press release.
HYCO1 and Malaysia LNG partner on 1 mtpa carbon capture project in Sarawak
HYCO1, Inc. and Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd. (MLNG) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the potential utilisation and conversion of 1mn tonnes per annum (mtpa) of carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Naftogaz and Poland’s ORLEN sign third LNG supply deal
Naftogaz Group and Poland’s ORLEN have signed a third contract for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), adding a further 100mn cubic metres (mcm) to existing agreements
Morocco launches tender for first liquefied natural gas terminal
Morocco has launched a tender for the development of its national gas infrastructure that includes the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the Nador West Med Port.
Petronas makes first LNG delivery to Vietnam, strengthens ties with PetroVietnam
Petronas, through its subsidiary Petronas LNG Ltd (PLL), has completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) delivery to PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas), a subsidiary of Vietnam’s state-owned PetroVietnam (PVN)
Qatar to extend MoU with Bangladesh over LNG supply
Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to Bangladesh's energy needs by agreeing to renew a recently expired Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on LNG supply and begin work on the technical framework for a proposed land-based LNG terminal
Mexico's Alpek plans Brazil natural gas expansion
Mexican petrochemical company Alpek is preparing to expand its natural gas operations into Brazil, according to its first-quarter 2025 financial results released on April 22
Shell races to complete Venezuela’s Dragón gas survey before US sanctions deadline
Shell is racing to complete a seismic survey of Venezuela’s Dragón gas field before a key US deadline that could shut down foreign energy operations in the country
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